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Suzanne Smith 25 May 2023 HMO

A Guide to the Key Things you Need to Know about HMO Investing

A Guide to the Key Things you Need to Know about HMO Investing

Are you thinking of investing in an HMO? With the increase in interest rates in 2022 and 2023, the yields on single let properties are less and less likely to meet the mortgage stress tests,…

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Suzanne Smith 24 May 2023 Renters Reforms

Renters Reform Bill: Tenants’ new implied right to keep pets

Renters Reform Bill: Tenants’ new implied right to keep pets

Britain has long prided itself as a nation of animal lovers and estimated 34% of UK households now have dogs and a further 28% have cats. Yet, according to government data, only 7% of landlords…

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Suzanne Smith 19 May 2023 Renters Reforms

What abolishing Section 21 means for private landlords

What abolishing Section 21 means for private landlords

It’s official. The first draft of the Renters Reform Bill published on 17 May 2023 contained wording to abolish Section 21. Assuming this passes into law, what is it likely to mean for both private…

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Suzanne Smith 19 May 2023 Renters Reforms

The 10 Key Changes in the Renters Reform Bill explained

The 10 Key Changes in the Renters Reform Bill explained

This blog post explains the 10 key changes proposed by the 89 page Renters Reform Bill, which will affect landlords and renters alike. The Bill had its first reading in parliament on 17 May. The…

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Suzanne Smith 5 April 2023 Renters Reforms

Tenant anti-social behaviour: What landlords need to know

Tenant anti-social behaviour: What landlords need to know

Most landlords are likely to come across anti-social behaviour on the part of renters at some time or another. In fact, tenant anti-social behaviour (or ASB) is one of the most stressful and challenging aspects…

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